by Cindy Krischer Goodman, South Florida Sun Sentinel M. leprae, one of the causative agents of leprosy. Credit: Public Domain The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, are surging in Florida and should be considered by those making travel plans. The infectious disease...
by University of California – Riverside Screenshot of the evaluation web application. Each rater selects a response from the drop-down menus and then advances to the next question. Credit: Journal of Medical Internet Research (2023). DOI: 10.2196/48966 When you need accurate information about a serious illness, should you go to Google or ChatGPT? An interdisciplinary study led by University of California, Riverside, computer...
by Treasure McGuire, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock In the depths of winter we are more at risk of succumbing to viral respiratory infections—from annoying sore throat, common cold and sinusitis, to the current resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID. Symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection range in severity. They can include fever, chills, muscle...
by Colin Davidson, The Conversation Opioids can cause respiratory depression. Credit: Lipik Stock Media/Shutterstock Drug deaths in the US involving both opioids and cocaine have increased dramatically in the past decade, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Drug-related deaths associated with stimulants, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine and methylphenidate, doubled between...
By MAYA ROSEMAN/103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE Published: JULY 31, 2023 14:33 Fried egg (illustrative)(photo credit: PEXELS) A new study on the subject of the effects of eating on dementia and heart disease was recently covered by Dr. Maya Roseman during her program on 103 FM. Roseman presented in the research corner of her program on...
Written by Alexa Mader, PharmD | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD Published on January 19, 2023 Key takeaways: Antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and cetirizine (Zyrtec) aren’t known to raise blood pressure when used alone. Antihistamines are part of many combination over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products. They may be combined with a medication that can...
Dogs can easily experience heatstroke during hot summer months because they don’t have the same capacity to produce sweat like humans do. But there are things pet owners can do to help their pups keep their cool. Sweating is a natural and efficient way to decrease body temperature and cool the skin by using excess...
Written by Joanna Jan, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Updated on April 13, 2022 Key takeaways: Leg cramps and a blood clot in the leg can both cause pain in the calf muscle. There are some symptoms that help differentiate whether your pain is from a cramp or a blood clot. Leg...
Written by Brian Clista, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Updated on June 1, 2023 Key takeaways: About a third of kids and almost half of all adults in the U.S. take a vitamin supplement each day. You can overdose on vitamins. Some types of vitamin overdoses — like iron — are more...
Written by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Updated on November 10, 2022 Key takeaways: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are both over-the-counter (OTC) medications for pain. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen work differently in the body. They are also cleared from the body by different organs. This makes it safe to...
